They have produced 4 albums.
Their debut album No Love Lost was released on 17 July 2006 which peaked at #26 in the UK charts. Their highest charting single is Repeated Offender which reached #26.
They released their second album entitled Great Escape on 26th January 2009 (originally scheduled for 13th October 2008 release), which peaked at #27 in the UK charts and reached the number 2 slot in the UK indie charts. The first single from the album Fall To Sorrow was also released that day.
Robert Pyne and Grant Marsh(drums) left the band on 17 October 2010.
Long time friends Lee Burgess and Kenton Shinn from the band Garda were added to The Rifles early in 2011. Their 3rd album Freedom Run was released on 19th September 2011. This reached #37
In May 2013, the band announced that the four original members, including Marsh and Pyne, had reunited and were working on a fourth album. The new album, None the Wiser, was released on 20 January 2014. This peaked at #21 in the UK charts.
The band's current line-up is as follows:
Joel Stoker (vocals, guitar)
Lucas Crowther (vocals, guitar)
Robert Pyne (bass guitar)
Grant Marsh (drums)
For the Meantime
The Rifles Lyrics
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Time away could be time staring into your eyes
Everyday that I don't see your face feels forever to me
And all the while I'm away you'll be there on my mind
And we might find, in our lifetime
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
Everyday that I don't see your face is a tragedy and
I'm afraid that we might lose the feeling inside
Because there's no other sound that can make me go weak at knees
like the sound of your voice on the end of a line
And we might find, in our lifetime
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
And before too long I will be right there at your side...
For a while
The Rifles's song For the Meantime is a passionate love song that expresses the feelings of a person who is deeply in love and away from their loved one. The lyrics are full of yearning and longing for the presence of the loved one. The songwriter conveys that every day feels like a tragedy when they cannot see their loved one's face, and the time spent away is merely waiting to look into their eyes once again. The song expresses the fear of losing the feelings inside, as there is no other sound that can make the person weak at the knees, like the sound of the loved one's voice on the end of a line.
The chorus states that tears might fill up in their eyes when the lights go out, but it's only for the meantime, and before too long, the person will be right there at their side. This is a hopeful message that suggests that distance cannot keep them apart, and the love they share is strong enough to withstand the absence. The song beautifully captures the essence of a long-distance relationship and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday that I don't see your face is a tragedy and
The absence of your presence in my life is unbearable and heartbreaking.
Time away could be time staring into your eyes
The time we spend apart is precious because it reminds me of how much I miss looking into your eyes.
Everyday that I don't see your face feels forever to me
The days without seeing you feel like an eternity, as though time has stopped altogether.
And all the while I'm away you'll be there on my mind
Even when we're not physically together, you're always on my mind and in my heart.
And we might find, in our lifetime
It's possible that at some point in our lives,
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
we may experience pain and sorrow that brings us to tears when the world seems dark and difficult.
But it's only for the meantime
But these hardships are only temporary.
And before too long I will be right there at your side
Soon enough, I'll be right here with you, holding your hand and sharing in your joys and sorrows.
Everyday that I don't see your face is a tragedy and
The thought of not being with you fills me with sadness.
I'm afraid that we might lose the feeling inside
I'm worried that we might lose the deep emotions and connection we have for each other.
Because there's no other sound that can make me go weak at knees
The sound of your voice is incredibly powerful and moving, so much so that it has a physical impact on me.
like the sound of your voice on the end of a line
Just hearing your voice, even if it's over the phone or internet, brings me such happiness and comfort.
And we might find, in our lifetime
Sometime in the future,
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
we may experience sorrow and pain that moves us to tears when we're feeling lost and alone.
But it's only for the meantime
However, these feelings and experiences are only temporary.
And before too long I will be right there at your side...
It won't be long before I'm with you once again, supporting each other through everything that comes our way.
For a while
Even if we're apart for a time, it's not the end of the world because our love and connection will always bring us back together.
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
woii91
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
Samuel Spence
Gotta' enjoy some good singing music for the car! Rifles are great end to end.
Christian Garcia
Why is this so so underrated it’s so good 😭
Jenny x
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For the Meantime
The Rifles
Everyday that I don't see your face is a tragedy and
Time away could be time staring into your eyes
Everyday that I don't see your face feels forever to me
And all the while I'm away you'll be there on my mind
And we might find, in our lifetime
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
And before too long I will be right there at your side
Everyday that I don't see your face is a tragedy and
I'm afraid that we might lose the feeling inside
Because there's no other sound that can make me go weak at knees
like the sound of your voice on the end of a line
And we might find, in our lifetime
When the lights go out, that the tears fill up in our eyes
But it's only for the meantime
And before too long I will be right there at your side...
For a while
belal belal
thnks for it
Jhovanna Martinez
sounds like strawberry fields forever at the beginning
lastand18
I hear the Beatles at the intro.